Officials think something may have been wrong with the fish since
it ended up washing up on shore again, according to WISTV.com.

Lancetfish are hardly ever spotted close to shore because they
swim in the open ocean. Although most commonly found in tropical
and subtropical waters, they have been documented as far north as
Iceland.

The lancetfish is
characterized by a sail-like dorsal fin that helps it maneuver
through the water.NOAA

The fish, which grows to 5 feet in length on average, uses its big
mouth and sharp teeth to catch prey. A sail-like dorsal fin helps
the animal move through the water and gain short bursts of speed
when hunting.